Gov. JB Pritzker will sign four bills on Wednesday aimed at protecting Illinois consumers from hidden ‘junk’ fees, deceptive ticketing practices and other ‘nickel-and-dime' practices.
Two sources close to negotiations confirmed that legislation is being crafted that would enable local governments to set up their own stadium authorities — a mechanism that would allow the Bears to escape paying property taxes altogether.
With just over 24 hours left in the spring legislative session, several major issues remain in flux. Lawmakers are getting closer to finalizing the budget, the Bears megaproject bill remains a coinflip, hemp and cannabis reform was showing some signs of life, but sources tell us the governor’s housi
In a 45-minue interview, Auditor General Chris Meister laid out his philosophy for the role. He also offered a reminder of the limitations of his office and acknowledged that he’s still figuring things out.
